The stage is set for a blockbuster finale as the two most dominant forces of the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026—India and England—prepare to clash for the ultimate prize.
India enters the final as the most successful team in the tournament's history, eyeing a record-extending sixth title. Magicwin Meanwhile, England, having ended a long wait to reach the summit clash, is hungry to replicate their 1998 triumph.
? Match Details: Date, Time, and Venue
Match: India U19 vs England U19, Final
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
Toss Time: 12:30 PM IST
Match Start Time: 1:00 PM IST (07:30 AM GMT / 09:30 AM Local)
Where to Watch: Star Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (Live Stream)
?? Head-to-Head Record
India and England have a storied rivalry at the U19 level. Historically, India has held the upper hand, but recent encounters suggest a narrowing gap.
Last 5 Encounters: India 3 - 2 England.
2022 World Cup Final: India famously defeated England by 4 wickets to lift their 5th title.
Recent Form: Both teams are unbeaten in the 2026 tournament, winning all 6 of their matches leading up to the final.
? Full Squads
India U19 Squad
Ayush Mhatre (C), Vihaan Malhotra (VC), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Aaron George, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan.
England U19 Squad
Thomas Rew (C), Farhan Ahmed, Ralphie Albert, Ben Dawkins, Caleb Falconer, Ali Farooq, Alex French, Alex Green, Luke Hands, Manny Lumsden, Ben Mayes, James Minto, Will Bennison, Joe Moores, Sebastian Morgan.
? Playing XI Prediction
Based on tournament form and the conditions at Harare Sports Club, here is how the teams are expected to line up:
India Predicted XI
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (The 14-year-old phenom in red-hot form)
Aaron George (Centurion from the semi-final)
Ayush Mhatre (C) 4. Vedant Trivedi
Vihaan Malhotra
Abhigyan Kundu (WK)
R.S. Ambrish
Kanishk Chouhan
Khilan Patel
Henil Patel
Deepesh Devendran
England Predicted XI
Ben Dawkins
Joseph Moores
Ben Mayes (Leading run-scorer of the tournament)
Thomas Rew (C/WK) (Centurion from the semi-final)
Caleb Falconer
Ralphie Albert
Farhan Ahmed
Sebastian Morgan
James Minto
Manny Lumsden (Leading wicket-taker)
Alex French
? Key Players to Watch
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND): The youngest star of the tournament. His explosive 68 off 33 balls in the semi-final against Afghanistan proved he can dismantle any bowling attack.
Ben Mayes (ENG): With nearly 400 runs in the tournament, including a massive 191 earlier in the series, he is the biggest threat to India's bowlers.
Manny Lumsden (ENG): The leading wicket-taker (15 wickets) whose pace and swing will be the ultimate test for India's top order.
Aaron George (IND): Coming off a brilliant century in the semi-final, his ability to anchor the innings is vital.
? Match Prediction
This is a clash of titans. India’s batting depth is unmatched, as evidenced by their record-breaking chase of 311 in the semi-final. However, England’s bowling attack, led by Lumsden, has been clinical in defending totals.
Prediction: India enters as slight favorites due to their immense experience in knockout games and the sheer firepower of Sooryavanshi and George. However, if England can dismiss India's top three early, we could see a new champion crowned.
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